Diablo II In the Planning Stages

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Blizzard's string of successful games may continue on PlayStation.

By IGN Staff

A handful of reliable sources have told IGNPSX that Diablo II is in the planning stages for PlayStation. The first Diablo, which arrived on PC first, was then ported to the PlayStation and Macintosh afterward.

Blizzard, however, claims it has not yet decided on which platform the game will port to, said a representative. "We have not signed a deal with anyone, and we have made no decisions as to which platform it'll appear on," the rep said. "I mean, look at Starcraft. That went to Nintendo 64."

Nonetheless, Blizzard's own web site claims that "We are always examining our options to bring our titles to multiple platforms," and the PlayStation is still the most viable platform after the PC for a straight port. Blizzard's Warcraft II also ported to PlayStation, Saturn, and the Mac.

Diablo II, currently in development for the PC, will feature a number of new aspects and additions that should make the game an true sequel. Diablo II's engine is being completely rebuilt, so it'll move and feel much faster, not to mention look a hell of a lot better. With the new engine reconstruction comes a mix up of the character classes. Diablo I featured a Rogue, Warrior, and Sorcerer, but the new title spotlights five classes, including the Amazon Warrior, Sorceress, Barbarian, with the Necromancer and Paladin being the newest in the group.

The PC game is currently about 50% done. IGNPSX will keep you updated on Blizzard's developments with Diablo II.